Hyman & Ruth Muss Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyForest Hills, New York · EIN 11-2987980 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$154K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$343K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | Medical research | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Medical research | $1,500 |
| Boca Rio Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Foundation of Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Boca Rio Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Congregation Sons of Isreal | Briarcliff Manor, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | Religious | $750 |
| How Foundation | Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $700 |
| Uja - Federation of New York | New York, NY | Charitable | $600 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $300 |
| Avenue N Jewish Center | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,700 | 14 |
| 2023 | $135,650 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531339349103668
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2987980
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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